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Le Grand Crohot surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 15 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Le Grand Crohot surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Le Grand Crohot sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Grand Crohot this week:
The surf forecast for Le Grand Crohot over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Grand Crohot in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Grand Crohot over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Fri 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | |
441 | 268 | 207 | 61 | 105 | 98 | 192 | 656 | 614 | 446 | 387 | 482 | 383 | 334 | 432 | 865 | 618 | 432 | 274 | 302 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 4:37AM4.02m | 5:00PM4.06m | 5:24AM4.09m | 5:45PM4.14m | 6:12AM4.05m | 6:31PM4.12m | 7:03AM3.90m | 7:22PM4.02m | 7:57AM3.68m | 8:17PM3.84m | 8:57AM3.42m | 9:19PM3.63m | 10:04AM3.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:14PM0.12m | 10:38AM0.02m | 11:01PM-0.06m | 11:23AM-0.02m | 11:48PM-0.14m | 12:09PM0.03m | 00:37AM-0.10m | 12:57PM0.16m | 1:28AM0.05m | 1:47PM0.36m | 2:22AM0.28m | 2:40PM0.60m | 3:21AM0.53m | 3:39PM0.82m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
 | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | 9:32 |
1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 28 |
7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 36 | 15 | 34 | 104 | 656 | 614 | 446 | 387 | 482 | 383 | 334 | 432 | 865 | 618 | 432 | 274 | 302 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | — | W 16 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | 20 | 192 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 14 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 441 | 268 | 207 | 61 | 105 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 94 | 161 | 130 | 161 | 161 | 86 | 102 | 86 | 64 | 95 | 160 | 86 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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The above surf forecast table for Le Grand Crohot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Grand Crohot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Grand Crohot surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Le Grand Crohot) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Le Grand Crohot may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Le Grand Crohot is 14 km (9 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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